How do they figure alimony, child support and his pension and annuity? Am I entitled to this after 21 years?

A $10,000 retainer sounds like a bit much. You should arrange to meet with some other attorneys to see what else is out there. You may very well be...

Denying me spousal support.

You are almost certainly entitled to spousal support and the length of the marriage is only one factor of many to consider. The Pennsylvania child...

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Does a father have an automatic right to get ever other weekend and one night a week with a 3 year old that he doesn't know?

There are many factors which play into whether a parent should have periods of custody with his or her children. Support payment has nothing to do...

Where do I start if I need to file for divorce?

I agree with Ms. Hillbush. Hiring an experienced family law attorney will save you a lot of time, energy, and money in the end. Have a...

Once my bi weekly checks stop and I receive my lump sum payment will I then immediately be able to apply for unemployment?

You need to be very careful in your settlement paperwork to make sure that your right to apply for unemployment is preserved. If you have a lawyer,...

How do you file for divorce and if you do not know where the spouse is living?

This is a difficult problem, but not insurmountable. There are various tools, such as Internet searches, and private investigators. You may also be...

Can I get a no-fault with out hiring a lawyer?

There are two kinds of no-fault divorces - under Section 3301(c) and (d). The subsection (c) is when both parties sign Affidavits of Consent. The...

Will she be able to recieve spousal support?

Spousal support will depend on the relative incomes of the parties among a number of other issues. He should consult with a family law attorney to...

Can I file for divorce in PA by myself without his consent or signature?

Yes, you can file for the divorce without his consent. But you will have to serve it on him, so you will need to know where to find him. You should...

What do i do , what can I do ?

The answer to your question will require a detailed review of the custody order which you have in place. Also, what do you want to do? You should...